THE CALENDAR
The Untamed Shrews Apr 01, 7:30pm and 9:30pm Fri-Sat, Group of very funny ladies. Donnie B’s Comedy Club, 2937 W. White Oaks Dr, 391joke.
The Velveteen Rabbit Apr 01-03, 7pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents play about a toy that earns the love of a boy and learns about joys and pain of becoming real. $8-$11. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
The Wiz Apr 01-03, 7:30pm Fri- Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield High School’s retelling of classic infused with Motown themes and urban African-American culture. $8-$5. 525-3100. Springfield High School, 101 S. Lewis St.
Music: General Events
Acoustic Lunch Apr 01, 05-06, 12-1pm, Fri - Dennis Darling alternating Fridays with Hippie Viejo; Tue - Kathryn Raistrick; Wed - Thistle and Thyme. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St.
Decatur Youth Symphony Orchestra Mar 31, Apr 03, 10am Thu, 2pm Sun, 65-member orchestra. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Apr 08, 7:30pm, “String Surprises.” Surprises abound in this evening of lush string music from Eastern Europe. $10-$24. 206-6160. St. Agnes Church, 245 N. Amos St, 217-793-1330.
John Paul Keith and the One-Four-Fives w/ Jack O and the Tennessee Tearjerkers Apr 01, 8pm, One of Memphis’ most ferocious rock and roll bands pairs with Jack O. WUIS Bedrock Series. $24, $19 in advance. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St, 217- 523-2787.
LLCC Recital Series Apr 03, 4pm, “Journey of the Dragonfly: A Native American Flute Odyssey” with Paul Van Heuklom on flute. Free. 786-2319. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd, 217-786-2200.
Land of Lincoln Chorus Apr 05, 7pm, Every Tuesday, Land of Lincoln Chorus invites men to sing barbershop and more. 737-3359. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth St.
Lenten Brown Bag Concert Series Apr 06, 12:15-12:45pm, Michel Chatara-Morse, classical guitar. (April 13, Helen Reed, organ.) First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Sara Bareilles Apr 05, Singer/songwriter of Grammy-nominated pop-rock song ‘Love Song.’; Also, Elizabeth the Catapult and Ximena Sarinana. Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St, Decatur.
UIS Chorus Apr 01, 7:30pm, Free concert in the UIS TV Studio. UIS Public Affairs Center (PAC), One University Plaza, 217-206-6600. (Also, April 9, 2pm, Vachel Lindsay Home.)
Dance
Ballroom Dance Apr 10, 4-7pm, Features the Ronnie Scott Orchestra. $15. 836-1691. Riverton KC Hall, 401 S. Fourth St, Riverton.
Central IL Singles/ Couples Dance Apr 01, 8-11pm, Fridays. VFW Post #755, 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, 217-546- 9515.
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